Pygmalion Vocab #2

English 10

Compulsory

Required by law or a rule; obligatory (Adj)

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. (adj)

Perfunctory

Without interest or concern for quality (adj)

Deftly

In a way that is neatly skilled and quick in movement (adv)

Disdainfully

In a manner that shows the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect (adv)

Resolutely

In an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner (adv)

Pallor

Deficiency of color, especially in the face; paleness (noun; adj is pallid)

Genteel

Polite, elegant, or refined in a way associated with the upper class (adj)

Lavish

Expended or produced in abundance (verb)

Incorrigable

(Of a person and their tendencies) Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed (adj)

Patent

Easily recognizable; obvious (adj)

Pedantic

Describes someone, or the behavior of someone, who often annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to one detail (adj)

Protrude

To stick out from or through something (verb)

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (adj)

Quaint

Pleasingly or strikingly old fashioned or unfamiliar (adj)

Impudent

Not showing respect for another person; impertinent (adj)

Lamentable

Regrettable, unfortunate (adj)

Sanguinary

Relating to bloodshed (adj)